The Meaning of Catholic

Uniting Catholics against the enemies of Holy Church

Archives for May 2020

Annulment Crisis Pt. 2: Redefining Marriage? with John Farrell

T. S. Flanders discusses the redefinition of marriage by the 1983 Code with John Farrell and whether it has affected the annulment revolution. Also discussed is the authority of bishops over divorce, the 1944 Holy Office decree, and your questions. Sources for John's assertions. Mary's Advocates William Marshner: "Divorce or Remarriage?" Randy Engel: "Theology of … [Read more...] about Annulment Crisis Pt. 2: Redefining Marriage? with John Farrell

Annulment Revolution? Sources

Commentary by John Farrell See also William Marshner, "Divorce or Annulment?" Marriage Has Been Redefined From Randy Engel's Theology of the Body: A Study in Modernism What the major differences between the canons on marriage found in the 1917 Code of Canon law and the 1983 revised version? Fundamentally, the former embraces an "institutional" and "procreative" model … [Read more...] about Annulment Revolution? Sources

Annulment Crisis Pt. 1: 250 Years of Marital Breakdown and Annulments 101

T. S. Flanders gives a brief history of marital breakdown over the past 250 years and covers the basics of what a declaration of nullity is and what it is not. This is part one of a series of two shows covering the Annulment Crisis in the Catholic Church. Erick Ybarra Divorce and Remarriage among Church Fathers  Marshner 1978 "Annulment or … [Read more...] about Annulment Crisis Pt. 1: 250 Years of Marital Breakdown and Annulments 101

Baptizing Muhammad: Our Lady of Fatima and the Conversion of the Muhammadans

T. S. Flanders talks to Managing Editor of Catholic Family News, Matt Gaspers, about Our Lady of Fatima and the prophecies concerning the conversion of the Muhammadans. This show is the final part in a series on the history of Muhammadanism during Ramadan, promoting the nine days of prayer for their conversion. Please say a Hail Mary for the salvation of their souls. Matt … [Read more...] about Baptizing Muhammad: Our Lady of Fatima and the Conversion of the Muhammadans